Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

Apr 14, 2025

Dennis Lee Goracke 85, of Spearfish passed away peacefully at his home on April 14th.

He was born April 5th, 1940, to Louis and Esther Goracke in Freeborn County, MN.

He graduated in 1957 from Wells High School, Wells MN and enlisted in the US Army.

He married Karen Seward in 1959, in...

Apr 13, 2025

Edward "Ed" James Rush Jr,62, of Spearfish, SD passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 13, 2025.

Ed was born on August 21,1963 in San Angelo, Texas to Edward James Rush Sr. and Barbara Rush. He was one of 4 boys.

Ed grew up and graduated in San Angelo before moving to Spearfish, SD...

Apr 11, 2025

Doris Jewell Haataja, 94, of Rapid City, died in her sleep on April 11, 2025.

Doris was born August 25, 1930, in Minneapolis MN, the only child of Harry and Pauline (nee Koch). The doctor who delivered her looked like Santa Claus, and she visited him as a child for issues including a gashed knee that he...

Apr 5, 2025

Rhyatt Michael Mez was a blessing given to us on January 21, 2025, in Spearfish, SD, to his loving parents Hunter Mez and Kaylee Sloan. This cherished time was not long as Rhyatt earned his wings on April 5, 2025.

Rhyatt's sweet smile warmed the hearts of all he showed, his eyes made time stand still. No...

Apr 4, 2025

In loving memory of Brigitte Millard, a true free spirit who danced through life with wild abandon and a heart full of adventure. Born on February 26, 1953, Weiskirchen Germany, she brought joy and laughter to all who knew her. Known for her untamed spirit, Brigitte lived life on her own terms, embracing every moment with enthusiasm...

Apr 2, 2025

Frances Kay Fremont Marshall, 88 of Spearfish, SD died on April 2, 2025.  She was surrounded by her children as she left this earth and stepped into the arms of Jesus.

Fran, as many knew her, was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on August 28, 1936, to parents, Garl and Mary Jane (Stutler)...

Mar 28, 2025

Janet Merkle passed away on March 28, 2025, at Rolling Hills Healthcare, with family by her side. Janet was born in Deadwood, SD, on December 16, 1946. She was primarily raised in Spearfish, but her family moved to Pierre, SD, for 4 years during the building of the Oahe Dam. While in Pierre she enjoyed waterskiing with a local...

Mar 20, 2025

Rowdy Douglas Roberts, 48, of Deadwood, South Dakota, lost his battle with health issues on March 20, 2025. For those who knew him well he will be remembered as, "One of a kind, the mold being broken after he was born."

Rowdy was born in Huron, South Dakota on Thanksgiving Day, November 25,...

Mar 18, 2025

Richard 'Dick' Edwards, age 77 of Spearfish, SD, passed away March 18, 2025, in Phoenix, AZ, after a long struggle with heart disease.  Dick was born in Chicago, IL, on February 18, 1948, to James and Wyvonee Edwards.  He graduated from Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL and was active in his fraternity, Theta Xi.  Dick was also very...

Mar 17, 2025

Early morning was Clint's favorite time of day. Long before his family woke, he would slip quietly to the living room to read the Bible and pray the Rosary while his coffee brewed in the kitchen. Though he lived in the West, he lived on East Coast time; he went to bed with the birds, so he could be...

Mar 16, 2025

We are heartbroken to announce that Kitty Lee (Goodwin) Yelland, 69, of Moorcroft, WY passed away from pancreatic cancer on Sunday, March 16, 2025.  Kitty was born in Upland, California to Littie Jane Burrows and Vivian Franklin Goodwin Jr. She lived in Ontario, California before getting married in 1974 to Tom R. Mills. She and Tom had three children,...

Mar 14, 2025

Donald Anthony Johns (Donnie). Born in Northglenn Colorado, passed away in Central City SD, with a longtime friend at his side on March 14, 2025.

Donnie was born February 1, 1958, to Donald and Stephanie Johns in Northglenn  Colorado, where he attended all his schooling,  graduating from Northglenn High school. Donnie and his brothers spent several summers...

Mar 13, 2025

Johnny Butrymowicz, 59, of Whitewood, SD, passed away March 13, 2025, at home. He is at peace with his Lord.

Johnny was born July 15, 1965, in Escanaba, MI to John and Dorothy Butrymowicz. He graduated from Premontre High School in Green Bay, WI, in 1983. It was there that hockey became a...

Mar 13, 2025

The Lord called Marlene Ruth (Domke) Carlson home the morning of March 13, 2025, at the age of 92. She passed peacefully at her home in Spearfish, SD.

Marlene was born in New Ulm, MN on November 18, 1932, to Clarence and Minnie Domke from Sleepy Eye, MN. She joined two sisters, Phyllis and Donna. She was...

Mar 13, 2025

Francis Andrew Bulawa Jr., 78, of Newcastle, Wyoming, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his beloved family on March 13, 2025.

Born on March 21, 1946, in Omaha, NE, to Dr. Francis and Loretta Bulawa, Fran was raised in Norfolk, NE and graduated from Burns Catholic High School. He attended Colorado State...

Mar 12, 2025

William Arthur Hughes, Jr., who left a legacy of selfless service and unwavering dedication to his passions, passed away peacefully in his Spearfish home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the blessed age of 92. Born February 20, 1933, he was raised by his parents, William Arthur Hughes, Sr. and Margaret Mary (Keller) Hughes, on the family...

Mar 10, 2025

Shirley Beth (Strevel) Karas, 96, passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2025.  She was born in Faulkton, South Dakota to Alma and Bert Strevel. Shirley devoted her life to faith, family, and education.

She met the love of her life, Les Karas, through her sister, Dolores. Les, a dedicated law enforcement officer, pursued Shirley relentlessly,...

Mar 9, 2025

Norma Jean (Hansen) Schlekeway, age 90, peacefully left this world to join the Lord and her beloved husband on Sunday, March 9, 2025, just the way she lived her life: burdening no one and on her own terms.

Norma was born May 7, 1934, in Aberdeen, SD, to Carl and Nettena (Tena) (Peterson) Hansen. She grew up...

Mar 8, 2025

Jessica Marie Heinrich

July 11, 1982 – March 8, 2025

Jessica Marie Heinrich, 42, passed away on March 8, 2025, surrounded by family in Wyoming. She was a woman with a big heart, a bold spirit, and a personality that could fill any room. To know Jess was to...

Mar 6, 2025

Clifford Schafer, 91, of Spearfish, SD passed away on March 3, 2025 at Fort Meade VA, Fort Meade.

There will be no services at this time.

Cremation arrangements were under the care of Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels and Isburg Crematory of Spearfish.